Another Red and Black PC Build.

[aeffertz]

Started to get some parts for my next build. It will be a combination of some new and old/used parts. Main goal: better than my current set up with upgradability.

 

Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX/WiFi

CPU: Intel i5-4690k (Overclocked to 4.8 MHz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master V8

Memory: 8 GB Kingston HyperX Savage DDR3 1600MHz (2x4gb)

Storage: PNY 240GB SSD & Toshiba 1TB HDD

GPU: MSI GTX 970

PSU: Corsair CX600

Case: BitFenix Prodigy ITX

 

[Guest]

Hmm....maybe couldve gone with the Athlon X4 860K?

[aeffertz]

4 minutes ago, jkeasley said:

Hmm....maybe couldve gone with the Athlon X4 860K?

Main goal was to get an Intel base that I can use right now but upgrade at a later date. Eventually will be grabbing an i5. Besides, I don't think I could've gotten a better deal for $35!

[Guest]

Just now, aeffertz said:

Main goal was to get an Intel base that I can use right now but upgrade at a later date. Eventually will be grabbing an i5. Besides, I don't think I could've gotten a better deal for $35!

eh....I think that ones worth it for the money especially because of the 4 cores

Some games wont boot on less

[aeffertz]

Just now, jkeasley said:

eh....I think that ones worth it for the money especially because of the 4 cores

Some games wont boot on less

Fair point but at the moment, the games I play don't require a minimum of 4 cores. This is a step up from the FX-4300 I currently have.

[derick90]

4 hours ago, aeffertz said:

Started to get some parts for my next build. It will be a combination of some new and old/used parts. Main goal: better than my current set up with upgradability.

 

Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX/WiFi

CPU: Intel G3258

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master V8

Memory: 8 GB Kingston HyperX Savage DDR3 1600MHz (2x4gb)

Storage: Toshiba 1TB HDD

GPU: MSI GTX 970

PSU: Corsair CX600

Case: BitFenix Prodigy ITX

 

Red = Not received yet.

Black = Have.

off topic but dear god is that cooler massive on that board.  I love it!

[aeffertz]

1 hour ago, derick90 said:

off topic but dear god is that cooler massive on that board.  I love it!

Yeah, it's almost absurd but I love it as well!

 

This was my project this past weekend. Took much longer than I expected but I love the way it's turning out. Ran out of sleeving with just a few cables left unfortunately. I'll have to order some more...

 

[aeffertz]

Got the rest of the parts in, finished up the PSU and put it all together. Next step is get windowed panels.

 

 

[Necrodead]

the CM V8 puts me in mind of an engine... maybe thats why its the V8? haha.

 

Nice sleeving, build looks pretty awesome.

[aeffertz]

Decided to cut some stuff up today. Made some windows for my case. Happy with the outcome, for sure!

 

Supplies ready.

 

Measured and marked out.

 

Cut out! Couple little mistakes but they should file out.

 

Filed and raw edges painted.

 

Cut the polycrap on the table saw to size and got it ready to glue on with some epoxy. Get as many kitchen objects as you can to help with the project.

 

While that dries, let's yank off the other panel.

 

Oh hey, it's dry. Let's put it on!

 

Other panel marked out.

 

Cut out and filed. This one turned out much better than the first. Learned my mistakes on the first one, I suppose.

 

Vent holes marked but I'm going to let the epoxy dry a bit before I attempt to drill through both panels. Stupid marker as way juicier than I was expecting. Should clean off though.

 

Here it is installed.

 

And a lit up shot. It looks like a robot spider or something, hahaha. Really happy with the outcome, though. 2 hours well spent.

 

 

[SoloTurkey]

The sleeving looks great.

[aeffertz]

Update:

 

Purchased a 250GB SSD and an i5-4690k! Playing around with some lighting ideas... Also have a 230mm fan on the way to replace the two 120mm fans in the front.

 

 

Went from around 8,800 in Fire Strike with the G3258 to this with my new CPU. Loving the upgrade!